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May- 2023 -8 May
DeSantis Winning Disney Feud With People Who Matter Most to Him: Republican Voters
Taking on your state's largest employer and one of its largest taxpayers was a risky move for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. With an eye toward running for the White House in 2024, DeSantis made a calculated gamble by attacking the Walt Disney Company over its response to Florida's “Don't Say Gay” bill and crusading on making Florida the state where “woke goes to die” would
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8 May
Disney Dining Plan is RETURNING!
One of the best — and sometimes most stressful — parts of planning your Walt Disney World Resort vacation is picking all the places you want to eat. Between the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and the Disney Resort hotels, there are nearly 400 dining options available to Guests. There is something for every budget and nearly every palate. Guests
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8 May
Disney Amends and Expands Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis, Uses His Own Words Against Him
On April 26, Disney showed that they were fed up with their year-long fight against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The company felt that the governor had repeatedly been punishing them for exercising their First Amendment rights and sued. In its lawsuit, Disney stated that it didn't want to sue, but was left with no choice. They cited the numerous actions DeSantis had taken against them, including
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8 May
Report: Writers Strike Forces Studios to Suspend Show Deals
The Writers Guild of America continues its strike into another week, and the studios are beginning to feel its effects. According to new reports, studios such as NBCUniversal, CBS, and Disney have all been forced to send out letters to striking writers and producers with “overall deals” notifying them that those deals are now suspended. The reports come from a reporter at Deadline, who
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7 May
With Disney on One Side and DeSantis on the Other, Florida Businesses Walk a Tightrope
We don't know how the feud between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will end. But while it is still going on, there is the possibility of real damage being done to the economy of central Florida. Just last month, several Disney Springs and local business owners spoke out at a Central Florida Tourism Oversight District meeting, voicing their concern about higher taxes to pa
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7 May
Woman Banned From Disney After Shoving Elderly Guests at Disney World
Anyone who has been on a Walt Disney World Resort vacation can tell you that it is not the most relaxing experience. It can seem more like an exercise program disguised as a vacation. Guests walk miles and miles each day, wait in long lines, and try to beat the intense Florida heat. All this exhaustion can lead to some very short tempers. While most people know how to act in public, some people se
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7 May
Disney “Hasn’t Made a Peep” Says DeSantis, Claiming Victory Over Company
It's been more than one year, and the raging battle between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is showing no signs of slowing down. Since their fight began, the governor has stripped Disney World of its right to self-govern, threatened to build a prison next to the Resort, signed laws to undo prior land deals Disney made, and signed a law that put Disney's monorail under sta
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6 May
Disney Makes Big Change to Dining Reservation Policy
One of the most exciting parts of planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is thinking of all the great places that you would like to eat. With nearly 400 dining spots throughout the Resort, there is truly something for everyone. Guests can indulge in delectable delights like pizza, Mediterranean, Mexican, French, American Steakhouse, and so many other types of restaurants. There is also a res
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6 May
Woman Bites Off Piece of Another Guest’s Finger During Fight at EPCOT
A trip to Walt Disney World Resort is a truly magical experience that will bring smiles when you think of the memories. However, a Disney World trip can also be an exhausting experience. It can almost feel like an exercise program disguised as a vacation. The days are long, the lines can seem longer, the heat can get to a lot of people, and crankiness can set in. While some people can handle the s
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6 May
Disney Demands Writer/Producers Work During Writer’s Strike
On May 2, nearly the entire entertainment industry came to a grinding halt. The Writers Guild of America, and its almost 12,000 members, announced that they were going on strike. The issue for this strike is mainly focusing on the impact that streaming has had on the writers and the studios they work for. The writers are claiming that the studios are paying them less and having them write fewer ep
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